Flexure tests on bone plates and fixation devices

As their uses include the treatment of complicated fractures, bone-plates and fixation devices must satisfy many basic medical engineering requirements with reference to defined standards.

The test device for bone-plates and fixation devices can be used for mechanical tests to ASTM F382 and ISO 9585 for quality control purposes or during research and development. Static and dynamic strength are tested in 3 and 4-point flexure tests. The flexure test kit comprises two fixed anvils arranged in parallel.